The Chlorinated Paraffins (CP) sector is major consumer of chlorine and about 12% of chlorine produced in the country is consumed by this unit. Chlorinated paraffins belong to a group of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons of straight chain lengths [CnH (2n +2)], where Carbon can be from C10 onwards. Generally, the paraffins used in manufacture of chlorinated paraffins are of C10 to C24 which corresponds to Normal and Heavy Normal Paraffins and Waxes.
Chlorinated paraffin formulations are used in a wide range of industrial applications including flame retardants and plasticisers. The product functions as an additive in metal working fluids, sealants, paints and coatings. Chlorinated Paraffins Wax are straight-chain hydrocarbons that have been chlorinated. Chlorinated paraffins Wax are classified according to their carbon-chain length and percentage of chlorination, with carbon-chain lengths generally ranging from C10 to C30 and chlorination from approximately 35% to greater than 70% by weight.
The global chlorinated paraffin wax market has been segmented based on application and region. Based on application, the global chlorinated paraffin wax market has been divided into lubricating additives, plastic additives, rubber, paints, metal working fluids, and others (including adhesive & sealants and fabrics). Chlorinated Paraffin Market size was estimated over USD 1.6 billion in 2016 and the industry will grow by a CAGR more than 3% up to 2024.
Chlorinated paraffin wax possesses complex chemical structures that allow several positions for chlorine bond formation. Based on degree of chlorination, chlorinated paraffin wax can be divided into two classes: low chlorine content paraffin wax (less than 50% chlorination) and high chlorine content paraffin wax (more than 50% chlorination).
Few Indian major players are as under:
· Aditya Birla Chemicals (India) Ltd.
· Ambattur Petrochem Ltd.
· Faith Industries Ltd.
· K L J Organic Ltd.
· Synthel Paraffins (India) Ltd.